BASS, Dr. ClydeBATTON, Dora J.CHERICO, Robert EmmettGILBERT, Harriet SnipesHIPPS, Frances M. JONES, Virginia Ireland ByrdJORRIS, Belinda J.MARTINEAU, Winnifred EileenMULCAHY, Michael P.NEWMAN, Adetha ``DeDe'' KernsNIXON, William ``Bill''OSTER, Dorothy A.SHANNAHAN, Linda PattieSTADLER, Paul CharlesTUCKER, Polly RemyURES, Evelyn P.VLASSELAER, Nell CurrieWEEMS, Ruth KelleyWEST, Loren Richard, Sr.WHITMORE, Ernest JosephWILLIAMS, Leland L.AVERS - Beverly Ann, passed away 1/29/99. NATIONAL CREMATION SOCIETY, 904-346-3331BARROW - Vera Louise, 63, died 1/24/99. HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME Jacksonville Beach. BUCHERT - Frank, 95, died 1/30/99. JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME, 111 Blanding Blvd. CARVER - Gerald Wayne. Arrangements: ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOMESCLAUSSEN - IRENE L. Passed away 1/30/99. NATIONAL CREMATION SOCIETY, 904-346-3331CLINE - Mrs. Ruby Cline died 1/31/99. MARION GRAHAM MORTUARIES, 900 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. CONWAY - Eugene Charles, 78, Watauga, NC, died 1/30/99. HELM FUNERAL HOME, Green Cove Springs, FL. DILLARD - Rev. Leroy Dillard, died 1/30/99. WENDELL HOLMES FUNERAL DIRS., 2719 W. Edgewood Ave.ERDMAN - Charlette Erdman. Age 78, died January 31, 1999. CLAY FUNERAL HOME, Green Cove Springs, FL FENNEY - Fannie, 79, died 1/31/99. Arrangements by LEWIS-SMITH MORTUARY. GILBERT - Mrs. Harriet Snipes Gilbert, age 101, of 1896 Ridgewood Drive, Atlanta, GA 30307. Died Saturday, January 30. She is survived by four sons. John D. Gilbert, Charleston, SC, Cal Gilbert, Jacksonville Beach, FL, Lawton Gilbert, Union, SC, Warren Gilbert, Stone Mountain, GA; daughters, Dorothy Hauser, Atlanta, GA, Betts Hensler, Clarkston, GA; 19 grandchildren. 37 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock in the Chapel of A.S. Turner & Sons in Decatur, GA. Dr. Peter Rhea Johns will officiate. Donations may be made to Alzheimers Care Programs. A.S. TURNER AND SONS.GUYTON - Frankie Armstrong Summers, died 1/30/99. Brown-Green-Fralin Funeral Directors, Inc 5065 Soutel Dr HENEISE - Ivah T. Age 76, died January 31, 1999. CLAY FUNERAL HOME, Green Cove Springs, FL LAWTON - William P. Lawton III, 59, died 1/30/99. ARLINGTON PARK FUNERAL HOME. 6920 Lone Star Rd. 724-6384. MCCANN - William ``Bill'', age 82, of Jasper, FL. died 1/29.99. HARRY T. REID FUNERAL HOME, Jasper, FL MEDRANO - Patricia Ann, 73, passed away on 1/29/99. HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 729 S. Edgewood Ave. MOCK - Mr. Britt B. Mock, Sr. died 2/1/99. SHEPARD FUNERAL HOME, Folkston, GA. (912) 496-7388NICKOLSON - Clifton, 74, died 1/31/99. JACKSONVILLE MEMORY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME 111 Blanding Blvd. RHODEN - Mellie Louise ``Sis'', 60, died 1/31/99. SHERRILL-GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, Lake City, Florida. RINER, SR. - Thomas Wade, 68, died January 30, 1999. Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. is in charge. SCHOELLES - Mr. Jackson Lanier, 75,m died 2/1/99. BEGGS FUNERAL HOME, Madison, FL 850/973-2258. SHANNAHAN - Linda Pattie, 48, of Palatka, died 1/29/99. JOHNSONOVERTURF FUNERAL HOME, Palatka. SMALL - Mrs. Vera Small died 1/31/99. MARION GRAHAM MORTUARIES, 900 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. STEPHENS - Ernestine Stephens, passed away 1/30/99. A.B. COLEMAN MORTUARY, INC. 5660 Moncrief Rd. SWEITZER - Joan, 68, of Wellborn, died Saturday 1/30/99. DANIELS FUNERAL HOME, LIVE OAK, FL. WHITE - Mary R. 93, died 1/31/99. George H. Hewell and Son Southside Funeral Home. 4140 University Blvd. S.WHITE - Milton White passed away 1/29/99. A.B. COLEMAN MORTUARY, INC. 5660 Moncrief Rd. WILLIAMS - Mrs. Ida L. of Perry St., died 1/30/99. JAMES N. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5879 Moncrief Rd. WILLIAMS - Mr. George Williams died 1/31/99. WENDELL HOLMES FUNERAL DIRS., 2719 W. Edgewood Ave.YOUNG - Verga Gray, of Etta St. died 1/30/99. JAMES N. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5879 Moncrief Rd BASS - Dr. Clyde Bass, 89 of Live Oak died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 at Shands Hospital in Live Oak after a short illness. Dr. Bass was a lifelong native of Live Oak, was a veterinarian and a farmer from 1941 until he retired in 1995. He is the son of Andrew J. and Mary Hurst Bass. Dr. Bass graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Agriculture in 1933 and from the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) with a D.V.M. in 1935. He worked for the State of Florida as a veterinarian in the Florida Panhandle until he returned to Live Oak to open Bass Animal Clinic. Dr. Bass belonged to various state, regional and national professional organizations. He was a member of the Suwannee County School Board for ten years. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Christian Church for most of his life where he served as a deacon and in other church officer positions. He is survived by his wife, Verna Lundy Bass of Live Oak; two sons, Dr. Andrew Bass and Lundy Bass both of Live Oak; two daughters, Elizabeth Bolton of Gainesville and Suzanne Bass Parker of Jacksonville; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services for Dr. Bass will be conducted Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Christian Church near Live Oak with Rev. Lester Curry officiating. Interment will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. DANIELS FUNERAL HOME of Live Oak is in charge of all arrangements. BATTON - Dora J. Batton, 69, of Green Cove Springs, died Saturday, January 30, 1999 at Orange Park Medical Center. Mrs. Batton was born in Sweatwater, Texas and was a longtime resident of Green Cove Springs. Dora was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and cared for her family as a homemaker. She is preceded in death by 2 daughters, Margaret Ann Williams, who passed away in 1994, and Mary Elizabeth Ivey, who passed away in 1998. She is survived by her beloved family members, daughter, Joyce Register, Bostwick; sons, James, Hollis, Dale, Danny, Gary, all of Green Cove Springs; sisters, Maurine Perkins, Lola Faye, Edna Huckel, Texas; Dorothy Batton, Gainesville, brothers, Tommy and A.C. Little, Texas; 22 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her many friends. Family received friends at Clay Funeral Home Chapel, Monday, Feb 1st., 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, Feb 2nd., 11:00 AM at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Hall, Rev. Charlie Hunt and Rev. Keith Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of CLAY FUNERAL HOME, Green Cove Springs.CHERICO - Mr. Robert Emmett Cherico of Bronson, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 28, 1999. He was 75. Mr. Cherico came to Bronson 10 years ago from Jacksonville, Florida. He was retired from the United States Navy. Mr. Cherico was of the Lutheran Faith. He was a former member of Golf Course Supervisor Association and Golf Collector Society of America. He love Golfing and Fishing. Survivors are: 2 Sons, Robert Edward Cherico of Jacksonville, FL, Roger Blake Cherico of Dunwoody, Georgia, 3 brothers, Bill Cherico of Bronson, FL, Fred Cherico of Merrimack, NH, Donald Cherico of Missouri, 1 sister, Beatrice Ranaudo of Spring Hill, Florida, 2 grandchildren, Elizabeth Rose Cherico of Callahan, FL, and Roger Black Cherico II of Dunwoody, Georgia. Burial will be at sea at a later date.HIPPS - Frances M. Hipps, 85, died Sunday Jan. 31, 1999. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999 in Hill Crest Cemetery, Savannah, GA. Ms. Hipps is survived by 2 sisters, Irnie M. Roberts of Jacksonville and Anita M. Murphy of Savannah, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday (TODAY) at COREY-KERLIN FUNERAL HOME, 940 Cesery Blvd.JONES - Virginia Ireland Byrd Jones, beloved wife of Bill and mother of Patricia Keith, and Sandra went to be with the angels on Jan. 28, 1999. She was born in Valle Crusis, N.C. on July 1, 1925 to the late Rennie Byrd and the late Mary Broyhill Byrd. She was raised at Collegedale, TN and then moved to Maryland where she met and married her beloved husband of 52 years, Bill. After moving to FL in 1949, she began working for Southern Bell and retired as a Circuit Layout Designer after 40 years of service. She was a member of CWA, Telephone Pioneers of America, and International Foresters Association. She was a friend and helper to all she met. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Warren, Ted, and Vance Byrd and her parents. Survivors include her loving husband, Bill; her two daughters, Patricia Killough of Hendersonville, N.C. and Sandra Jones of Jacksonville, FL; her son, Keith Jones of Jacksonville, FL, her brother, Richard Byrd and his wife, Peggy of Williamsport, MD; her grandchildren who loved and adored her, Jason Shane Seaman of Jax, Justin David And Joshua William Killough of Hendersonville, N.C., Amber Ireland Jones and Saul and Zoe Arroyo of Jax; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM, Wed., Feb. 3, 1999 in the Chapel of TOWN & COUNTRY FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Blvd. Interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm, Tue. (TODAY) at the Funeral Home.JORRIS - Belinda J. 52, passed away Saturday, January 30, 1999 at her residence. Ms. Jorris had lived in Jacksonville for 18 years and is survived by her husband of 31 years, H. David Jorris; sons, David Wayne Jorris, Damon Jorris; daughters, Dana Bosharge, Dawn Willis (Dennis), Dena Jorris, all of Jacksonville; mother, Thelma House; brothers, Randy House (Carol), Gary House (Susan); sister, Debbie McIntosh, all of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Kyrie, kyle, Kyrina, Kyler and Austin. The family will receive friends this evening at the funeral home from 6pm until 8pm. Graveside services will be held at 11am tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 1999, in Arlington Park cemetery. Arrangements by ARLINGTON PARK FUNERAL HOME, 6920 Lone Star Rd. 724-6384MARTINEAU - Winnifred Eileen Martineau (Freddie), 86, died Saturday, January 23, 1999, following a heart attack in San Diego, California. Her husband, Raymond D. Martineau, preceded her in death. Born in Winnipeg Canada, Mrs. Martineau grew up in Montreal Canada and attended McGill University for three and a half years. She moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1949 following her marriage. Although she worked several jobs, it was her dedication to and involvement with Jacksonville University as an administrative secretary, which she held for 20 years, that she enjoyed the most. She was an avid reader, who enjoyed playing Bridge, going to plays and dinner theaters, and skiing when she was younger. She will always be remembered for her caring and industrious giving of herself to others, as well as her being a hard worker, in whatever endeavor she undertook. She is survived by her son, David Kent Martineau, her daughter, Linda Carol Childers, and five grandchildren: Darcy Marie Martineau, Melissa Ann Martineau, Jared Michael Martineau, Jeffrey Kevin Childers, daughter-in-law Lynda Jean Martineau, son-in-law Jeffery Ernest Childers, and five grandchildren: Darcy Marie Martineau, Melissa Ann Martineau, Jared Michael Martineau, Jeffrey Kevin Childers, and Lisa Anne Childers. Funeral services for Mrs. Martineau will be held Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at 10:30 A.M. at the Oaklawn Cemetery Mausoleum at 4801 San Jose Blvd. Mr. Gene Burgett will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity. MULCAHY - Michael P. 79, a long time resident of the Jacksonville area passed away Sunday. Mr. Mulcahy was an Army Veteran serving in the United States Army in WW II and also the Civilian Conservation Corp. In 1955, Mr. Mulcahy became a charter member of The Highlands Methodist Church. He was retired from the Jefferson Smurfitt Paper Company and a member of the Ribault Lions Club. Pre-deceased by wife, Hazel Ward in 1989. Survivors include his son, Ronald John Mulcahy; daughter, Patrician Ann Alsup; sister, Lil Corrior; niece, Patrician Ann Natzke and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the Hardage Giddens Main Street Chapel with Reverend Rob Gibson of Highlands United Methodist Church officiating. Burial to follow in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Main Street Chapel on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00PM. Arrangements under the direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 4315 North Main Street, 355-5641.NEWMAN - Funeral services for Adetha ``DeDe'' Kerns Newman, 74, who passed away Saturday, January 30, 1999 will be at 10:00am, Tuesday (today) February 2, 1999 in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Northside Funeral Home with Rev. Robert J. McDermott officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Born July 2, 1924 in Dixie County, FL, she has been a resident of Jacksonville most of her life. She was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church. Mrs. Newman is predeceased by: her husband of 54 years, Ernest A. Newman in 1995; a son, Neil Newman; her parents, Lawrence and Sallie Lord Kerns; and a brother, George Raymond Kerns. She is survived by: 6 children, Ernestine Schurko (Herb), Edward Newman (Sandy), Rebecca Bell (Charles), Elaine Newman (Bill), Michael Newman (Mary) and Patrick Newman; 8 grandchildren, Tina Schurko, Susan Lewis (Eric), Kenneth Richards, Donald Richards (Leigh Anna), Clayton Hannah, Stephanie Newman, Joseph Schurko and Amanda Schurko; 7 greatgrandchildren, Matthew and Kayla Lewis, Devin Richards, Sierra and Skylar Gooden, Brooke and Shannon Richards; a sister, Jewell Spearrin (Fred); nieces and nephews; brother & sister in law; and a dear friend Margaret Schurko. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Methodist Hospice, 580 West 8th St., Jacksonville, FL 32209NIXON - William F. ``Bill'', 70, died Saturday January 30, 1999 at his home in Nashville, TN. Mr. Nixon spent his early years in Jacksonville, but had lived most of his life in Nashville. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Nixon; his mother, Savannah Nixon; daughters: Mamie Moore and Daisy Stafford; a son, Randall Lewis Nixon; sisters: Mary Schmitz and Helen Marie George; brothers: George Leo Nixon and Bobby Nixon; grandchildren: Joshua Lee Moore, Larry Justin Williams and Tray Stafford. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00am Wednesday, February 3, 1999 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1449 Broward Rd., with Fr. Robert McDermott officiating. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm Tuesday (TODAY) in the chapel of COREY-KERLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1426 Rowe Ave. The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 9:00pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment in Restlawn Memorial Park.OSTER - Dorothy A. Oster, age 81, died January 31, 1999. She was a member of the Bridge Club, was a Life Master of Bridge and authored a book about Bridge. She is survived by a son, Lloyd Oster; a sister, Mary Marlowe and several nieces, nephews & cousins. She was preceded in death in 1994 by her husband, Lloyd Oster, Sr. Graveside services will be held 10AM Wednesday in Jacksonville, Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5-8pm Tuesday (TONIGHT) at Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd.SHANNAHAN - Mrs. Linda Pattie, age 48, of Palatka, died suddenly Friday January 29, 1999 at Putnam Community Medical Center. The Jacksonville, Florida native had lived in Palatka for the past 16 years, coming from Jacksonville. She was of the Baptist faith and loved raising her family, cooking and little league baseball. She is survived by her husband of 20 years; Jay Shannahan of Palatka; her parents; Virginia and William Haltiwanger, Sr. of Jacksonville; 3 sons, Johnny Greenwood, Shane Greenwood, and J.J. Shannahan, all of Palatka; 3 brothers, William Vernon Haltiwanger, Jr. and Steven Blanton Haltiwanger, both of Jacksonville, and James Mark Haltiwanger of Palatka; 1 sister, Ann Driscoll of Utah; 2 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Tuesday February 2nd at the JohnsonOverturf Funeral Home in Palatka with Rev. Leroy Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Palatka Memorial Gardens. JOHNSON-OVERTURF FUNERAL HOME in Palatka, is in charge of arrangements.STADLER - Paul Charles Stadler, Sr., died January 30, 1999 at St. Lukes Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1917 son of Catherine Volbach Stadler and Ludwig Henry Stadler, and grew up in Pontiac, Illinois. He chose a 30 year career in the United States Navy. He served as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. McLelland and as Weapons Officer of the U.S.S. Saratoga, before retiring in 1965 as a Commander. He later retired from the Florida National Bank. Mr Stadler was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Orange Park for 31 years, a Paul Harris Fellow of the Orange Park Rotary Club, a member of the Retired Officers Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Florida Yacht Club, Club Continental, and the Ponte Vedra Beach Country Club. He most recently resided with his wife, Isabelle, at Fleet Landing, Atlantic Beach, and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Ponte Vedra beach. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Peter; sisters Mary and Patricia. He is survived by his wife, Isabelle; daughter Isabelle ``Kipp'' Kennerly (Chris) of Ashville, NC; sons, Paul, Jr. (Patti) of Tallahassee, Donald of Jacksonville, and James (Lynda) of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Catheryn, Rebecca and David Kennerly of Ashville, NC; stepgrandchildren, Lowelle, Michelle and Neza of Tallahassee. He is also survived by his sisters Tereas Fischer of Half Moon Bay, CA and Margaret McKibbin of Colchester, CT. Funeral services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, Ponte Vedra Beach at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 3, 1999. Pallbearers will be Jack Watson, Brian Jennings, Bill Wooden, Bill Jameson, Bill Ralls and Jim Brownsburger. Internment will be at Old St. Annes Church in Middletown DE on Thursday, February 4, 1999 at 2:00 PM. Local arrangements are under the direction of HARDAGEGIDDENS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fleet Landing Memorial Fund. TUCKER - Polly Remy Tucker, born Aug. 23, 1914 in Mulberry, Arkansas, passed away Jan 30, 1999. Mrs. Tucker was the dedicated wife of 49 years of the late Theodore Euel Tucker, a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a beloved sister. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Bridges-Tomkins of Jacksonville and Judy Sewell of Jacksonville beach; grandsons, Danny Bridge, Jr. of Branford, FL and Steve Whitaker of Jacksonville, granddaughter Kacy King of Jacksonville Beach, great granddaughter Danielle Bridges of Santa Rosa, CA., sisters, Minnie Ellen Mudie and Margaret Gillian of Fort Smith, Arkansas, brother Champ Remy of St. Augustine, many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and a host of sorrowing friends. A resident of Jacksonville since 1975, she loved her church, Ortega United Methodist Church, and was a dedicated and tireless worker, serving as Church Hostess from 1977 until her passing. She was President of Widow and Widowers Club for the years 1994-1996. She was a member of the Lane Wiley Bridge Club, United Methodist Church Women and active with the Lane Wiley Senior Citizen's Center. She was a pillar of strength for her family and friends and a true inspiration for those who knew her. She will be mourned by all. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 4 at 1:30 PM at Ortega United Methodist Church with Reverend James Marth officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville Memory Gardens. A reception will be held following interment in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Memorials may be made to the Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 or The American Heart Association. Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 5753 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244 (904) 355-5641.URES - Evelyn P., 86, went home to be with our Lord on January 30, 1999. She was the widow of Frank J. Ures, Sr. who passed away in 1973 after 37 years of marriage. Mrs. Ures was born on August 10, 1912 in Camp Springs, Maryland. She was crowned Miss Maryland in 1933 and moved to Jacksonville in 1952. Mrs. Ures was a Methodist and was very active in the church throughout her life. She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was always most important to her and her love and gentle spirit will always be a part of us. We will all miss her beautiful smile, but we know that she is now smiling down on us from Heaven. Survivors include son, Frank J. Ures, Jr. (Mary), Thousand Oaks, CA; daughter, Nancy E. Starling (John), Jacksonville, FL; granddaughters Kimberly M. Fields (John), Jacksonville, FL, Heather A. Ures, Pacific Palisades, CA; a grandson, Lt. J. G. Stephen A. Ures, Virginia Beach, VA, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ures also leaves many loving friends and care givers at Regents Park of Jacksonville who have taken such good care of her during the past five years. The family wishes to thank the staff for everything. Private graveside services will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at 11:00 A.M. HARDAGEGIDDENS, 4115 Hendricks Ave. VLASSELAER - Mr. Nell Currie Vlasselaer a longtime resident of Jacksonville, passed away February 1, 1999. She was born in Perry, FL and was a resident of Jacksonville since 1925. Mrs. Vlasselaer was pre-deceased by her husband John in 1972 and her sister Elsie Currie Reese in 1994. Mrs. Vlasselaer was employed by Independent Life Insurance Company retiring in 1978 as Vice President of the company after 37 years of service. Mrs. Vlasselaer was Past President and Past District Secretary of the Pilot Club of Jacksonville, member of Southside Women's Club, member of the Women's Propeller Club, and member of the Florida State Association of Parliamentarians, a member of Assumption Catholic Church of Jacksonville and a past member of St. Michael's Circle. She is survived by her nieces, Mrs. Tomma L. Cabeza of Jacksonville, FL, Ms. Sandra Ennis of Jacksonville, FL, Mrs. Laura Chase (John) of Asheville, NC, Mrs. Elizabeth Zalontz (Henry) of Birmingham, AL, Ms. Laura Currie and Mrs. Anne C. Muscat (Joe) of Houston, TX, Mrs. Roxanne Loughlin (Jimmy) of Auburndale, FL, nephews, Walker L. Currie (Carol) of Asheville, NC, Leslie Currie (Tina) of Gulf Shores, AL, Walter L. Currie III of Asheville, NC, Jack Cabeza of Jacksonville, FL, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma Currie of Asheville, NC. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 3, 1999 in Assumption Catholic Church with Msgr. Eugene B. Kohls officiating. Entombment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery's Garden Mausoleum. A Vigil service will be held at 7:00PM Tuesday, February 2, 1999 in the chapel of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 4115 Hendricks Ave.WEEMS - Ruth Kelley, died January 25, 1999, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Kendrick King Kelley and Mattie Rosser Johnson Kelley. She was the widow of James Woodruff Weems. Mrs. Weems attended Wesleyan College and graduated from Huntington College. She lived in Houston for many years, where she was a member of First Methodist Church, the South Texas Obedience Club, and a charter member of the River Oaks Friendship Club. She moved to Jacksonville in 1987 to be near her brother, the late Kendrick King Kelley, Jr. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Kendrick K. Kelley, Dallas, Texas, formerly of Jacksonville; a niece, Karen K. Stotts, Dallas, Texas; a nephew, Alfred G. Kelley, Falls Church, Virginia; two great nephews, Alan K. Stotts, Fort Worth, Texas and Glenn K. Stotts, London, England; and a number of cousins. Services will be held in Houston, Texas.WEST - Funeral Mass for Loren Richard West, Sr., 70, will be held at 11A.M. Wednesday in San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church with Father Gregory J. Fay officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The Vigil service will be held at 6:30P.M., Tuesday in the Chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South. Born August 21, 1928 in St. Augustine, Florida, Mr. West died Sunday, January 31, 1999 at his home in St. Augustine. He was a retired well driller and a member of San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Carolyn Owens West, four sons, Loren Richard (Diana) West, Jr., Ronald Vincent (Sharon) West, Mark Raphael West, and Ravinal LaGrahn (Beverly) West; two daughters, LaDonna Elizabeth (Roger) Doss and Carol Marie (Robert) McQueen; 21 grandchildren; a brother, Claude R. (Lila) West; and his motherin-law Rev. Edith Owens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Northeast or to the Building Fund of San Juan Del Rio Catholic ChurchWHITMORE - Funeral Services for Mr. Ernest Joseph Whitmore will be held at 1PM, WEDNESDAY, February 3, 1999 in Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, where he held membership with Rev. Leofric W. Thomas, Sr. Pastor, officiating. Mr. Whitmore of 2018 College Cir., So., died January 28, 1999 in a local hospital. A native of North, S.C., Mr. Whitmore resided in Jacksonville for the past 40 years and was employed with Ace Plastering Company until he retired in 1990 after 50 years of dedicated service. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Melzetta Ianson Whitmore; daughters, Mmes. Emily F. Sneed (Troy), Paulette C. Hall (Bobby), Patty Jo Alexander (Maurice) and Uneeda J. Robinson; sons, Michael J. (Renee), Darrell G., Rodney E., and Jeffrey J. Whitmore (Sally), Chioke Ianson; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Ms. Magnolia Huffman, Washington D.C.; nephew, Mr. Ivory C. Huffman, Seattle; mother-in-law, Mrs. Carrie M. Russell, Montgomery, AL; a number of other relatives and many friends, including very dear friends, Purcell Brantley and Al King. Mr. Whitmore will rest in the mortuary for visitation of friends Tuesday (TODAY) from 5pm until 8pm and in the church Wednesday from 11am until the hour of service. Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at the residence under the direction of ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC., 4409 Soutel Dr. (766-9671) WILLIAMS - Leland L., age 81, died January 31, 1999. He was a member of First United Pentacostal Church and is survived by his wife of 63 years, Daisy Williams; a son, Gene Williams; a daughter, Anita Sumrall; 10 grandchildren, & 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Lesley Williams. Funeral services will be held 2PM Tuesday (TODAY) in the Chapel of Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. with Pastor Oren Simpson officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park